Chevrolet 2006 Corvette Owner's Manual page 297

2. Once the oil has been drained from the engine,
remove the engine oil filter. Replace the filter
and tighten it to 18 lb ft (25 Y). See Normal
Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14
for the correct filter.
3. Install both drain plugs and tighten them to
18 lb ft (25 Y).
4. Oil is filled through the opening in the top of the dry
sump engine oil tank. Remove the fill cap. First add
seven quarts (6.6L) of engine oil to the fill port.
Do not add more than seven quarts (6.6L) or the
excess oil will spill out the top of the tank.
5. Install the oil fill cap and insert the dipstick, if
removed.
6. Start the engine and let it run at idle for at least
15 seconds. This will circulate the fresh engine
oil through the lubrication system.
7. Shut off the engine, remove the fill cap from the top
of the oil tank, and add the last one quart (0.9L) to
the fill port. Install the fill cap. See Capacities
and Specifications on page 5-101.
8. Start the engine and let it run at idle for at least
15 seconds. The oil and filter change is now
complete.
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